Paper's goal:after researching the theories of intelligent life on other planets, take a stance. Yes there is or no there isn't. Then persuade me to believe your view. Keep in mind I don't want you to take a stance until AFTER you read research for both sides because it is possible your views might change when you actually read facts for both views.
The process: on your first research day, find a minimum of three reliable websites per side that give credibility to each view. Your sites should go beyond the basics of wikipedia and other such "summary" sites. Keep track of these sites for your works cited page. Read your information. Analyze it. Determine the validity of the proof and keep track of the best information you find. This should be THOROUGH. Yes, you're finding a minimum of six sites to begin with, but narrow down what you find so that your information you gather is solid. There's a lot of "junk" out there on this, so be careful.
How to start? This Wikipedia site provides many theories as to how life could and could not exist outside of our planet. In addition, there are many links to additional research sites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrial_life Use key terms from this site to do your searching. Wikipedia should NOT be listed as one of your sources. Use it as a starting point.
The process: on your first research day, find a minimum of three reliable websites per side that give credibility to each view. Your sites should go beyond the basics of wikipedia and other such "summary" sites. Keep track of these sites for your works cited page. Read your information. Analyze it. Determine the validity of the proof and keep track of the best information you find. This should be THOROUGH. Yes, you're finding a minimum of six sites to begin with, but narrow down what you find so that your information you gather is solid. There's a lot of "junk" out there on this, so be careful.
How to start? This Wikipedia site provides many theories as to how life could and could not exist outside of our planet. In addition, there are many links to additional research sites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extraterrestrial_life Use key terms from this site to do your searching. Wikipedia should NOT be listed as one of your sources. Use it as a starting point.
Sample links:
http://debatewise.org/debates/565-is-there-life-on-other-planets